Module operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Module operator gender statistics
51.8% of module operators are women and 48.2% of module operators are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Module operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Module operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,762
Female income
$32,311
Module operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in module operator positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of module operators are female.
Module operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.78% | 54.22% |
| 2011 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2012 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2013 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2014 | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 2015 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2016 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2017 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2018 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2019 | 46.24% | 53.76% |
| 2020 | 48.99% | 51.01% |
| 2021 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
Module operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared module operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Module Operator | 48% | 52% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Module operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among module operators is White, which makes up 59.1% of all module operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of module operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of module operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Module operator race
| Module operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Module operator race and ethnicity over time
See how module operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Module operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.07% | 15.40% | 4.58% | 15.36% |
| 2011 | 61.76% | 15.57% | 5.53% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 61.29% | 13.97% | 6.37% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 62.75% | 15.23% | 5.49% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 61.08% | 14.47% | 6.45% | 15.93% |
| 2015 | 63.00% | 14.31% | 6.44% | 14.13% |
| 2016 | 60.93% | 13.57% | 7.46% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 61.63% | 13.91% | 7.18% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 62.35% | 13.43% | 6.10% | 15.60% |
| 2019 | 64.16% | 13.82% | 6.49% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 61.72% | 14.52% | 5.93% | 13.74% |
| 2021 | 59.14% | 13.56% | 7.57% | 15.10% |
Module operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white module operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown module operators have the lowest average salary at $32,696.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,696 |
| White | $35,621 |
| Black or African American | $33,945 |
| Asian | $33,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,211 |
Average module operator age
See how the average age of module operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Module operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Module operator age breakdown
The average age of module operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the module operator population.
Module operator age breakdown
| Module Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Module operator educational attainment
The most common degree for module operators is high school diploma, with 49% of module operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Module operators by degree level
| Module operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Module operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, module operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,327 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, module operators earn a median annual income of $34,005 compared to $33,694 for module operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,694 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,005 |
| No Education | $32,307 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,327 |
Module operator employment statistics
Most module operators work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where module operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where module operators work.
Module operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Module operator jobs by company type
Employees with the module operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most module operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Module operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Module operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for module operators are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Module operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Module operator turnover and employment statistics
Module operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for module operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Module operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Module operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average module operator tenure
The average module operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 645 module operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Module operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Module operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of module operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Inspector | 4.47% | 32,805 |
| Module Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Similar module operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Inspector | 4.47% | 32,805 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by module operators
- Spanish, 83.3%
- French, 16.7%
Module operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| French | 16.7% |